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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,661.63, 9,998.52 and 2,963.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,661.63, 9,998.52 and 2,963.17 is: 4,447.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,661.63 : 9,998.52 = 2,963.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,661.63/9,998.52 = 2,963.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,661.63x = 9,998.52 × 2,963.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,661.63x = 29,627,314.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,627,314.51/6,661.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.46

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